Springbrook Pool in Alcoa, Tennessee

Saturday, July 8, 2023 -- 11 years old and up

Sunday, July 9, 2023 -- 10 years old and under

Warm-ups begin at 7:00 AM and the meet begins at 8:40 AM.

We are so excited for the Smoky Mountain Invitational on Saturday, July 8 (11 and older) and Sunday, July 9 (10 and under). This email has LOTS of information so please read carefully. Other helpful information regarding SMI can be found here: https://smi.swimtopia.com/parent-overview

**Please arrive at 6:45 AM. Yes, this is early. Gulf Park Warm Ups are at 7:20 and the meet will begin at 8:45.**

1. Don't forget to prepare:

• What to bring: Extra goggles, chairs, blankets, activities, portable fans, bug spray, sun screen, healthy snacks, portable chargers, water, Gatorade, Sharpies, ice. Bring cash!
• We have a big team tent that we will all be sitting under - it is in AREA C behind the big slide.
• SCOPE OUT LOCATION: Springbrook Pool Address - 636 Vose Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701.
• ARRIVE at Springbrook Pool no later than 7:00 AM. This is the only way you will get there in time to, get to the tent, check in and get to warm ups - to ensure you will be able to swim.

2. NOTE day your swimmer swims AND Events: The meet begins at 8:45.

• Saturday's Events - 1-52 (Ages 11 and older). Gulf Park warms up at 7:20
• Sunday's Events - 53 - 86 (Ages 10 and under) Gulf Park warms up at 7:20
• Please check out the SMI website for lots of information.https://smi.swimtopia.com/parent-overview

3. VOLUNTEER

• Volunteers Needed:
• Saturday Jobs - Time sheet Runner - 1st Shift Events 1 - 18
• Sunday Jobs - Timer Lane 5 (Shift 1- Events 53 - 64, Shift 2 - Events 65-74, and Shift 3 - Event 75-86) and Heat Winner Ribbon Giver (First Shift)

4. HEAT SHEETS - Not available yet.

• Heat Sheets: These will not be available to purchase, so you must print your own if you would like a copy.

5. During the day, what you should do:

• The meet moves quickly, so always be attentive. Announcer is making calls every five minutes. Swimmers should get ready on the first call, make their way to the clerk of course and be in the tent by the 2nd or final call. RELAYS SHOULD ENTER TOGETHER!
• Pay close attention to the announcements.
• Swimmers should stay in our tent if the event they are swimming in is coming up soon.

6. During the day, what your swimmer should do:

• Pay attention to the announcements and the tent parents.
• When their event is called, make their way to the clerk of course staging area.
• After their race, exit the pool deck and head to our coaches tent for a quick chat and then back to our tent.
• Stay in the tent when events are near, and when leaving the tent, be sure the tent parent knows how to find them.
• Swimmers are responsible for getting to Clerk of Course and swimming their event. If they miss, they are scratched and cannot swim in another heat. Heats are full.
• Know the rules of the pool and follow them: No running, stay out of the creek, etc.

What to bring:

Chairs, blankets/tarp, bug spray, sunscreen, things to keep your child occupied while they are not swimming, portable fans, backup chargers for phones, cooler of healthy food, lots of water, etc. There will be concessions to purchase as well. Gulf Park will have a team tent.

Here is some information from the SMI website.

What to Expect at SMI (Smoky Mountain Invitational Swim Meet):

*Team warm-up times and event timeline are in Heat Sheets. (Online this year, please print your own copy. They will NOT be available to purchase.)

*Parking is limited. There are signs in the areas designated where not to park. Early teams get good parking spots. No parking in church on Sunday during church.

*Close to 30 teams on site; 3,500 spectators over 2 days.

*Print a heat sheet from

*Please check out the SMI website for more detailed information.

*In the past, SMI has had a Twitter handle for calling events. I'm hoping that it will be the same this year. Their Twitter handle is @MAFDSMI.

Please arrive at 6:45 AM. Yes, this is early. We will have a designated warm up time of 7:20 and the meet will begin at 8:45.

Swimmers should visit the coaches tent after their race and then return to the team tent.

I will be at the meet on both days to assist families and swimmers. Please feel free to ask any questions! I'm happy to help!

I'll host a SMI informational meeting under the pavilion at Gulf Park on Thursday, July 6 at 6:45.  Please ask questions/concerns/etc.  

Go Sharks!

Kimberly Evers